Financial Accountant 1

Position Summary

The Financial Accountant 1 is responsible for the development of complete and accurate financial records and statistical reports through the processing of transactions, the reconciliation of accounts and the preparation of financial statements. The Financial Accountant 1 is also responsible for ensuring a timely month end close process.

Responsibilities

Primary Position Responsibilities

- Assists in preparing financial statements and related supplemental reporting monthly.

- Prepares journal entries to record necessary transactions in the general ledger on a daily and/or monthly basis.

- Assists in reviewing all journal entries submitted by other accountants, subsidiary ledgers or other electronic interfaces daily.

- Prepares reports using spreadsheets, accounting software, or other business intelligence software as required.

- Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.

- Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

- Assists in preparing all audit work papers for internal and external auditors.

- Prepares accounting department correspondence for internal/external purposes.

- Responsible for obtaining and maintaining knowledge of software systems required for the position.

- Assists in testing new functionality of accounting software.

- Responsible for obtaining and maintaining knowledge of the utility industry.

- Assists accounting staff as needed.

- Receives training as directed by the CFO, Director of Accounting and/or Financial & Budget Accounting Manager.

- Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Required

- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.

- 1-2 years of accounting, general ledger, or other financial experience.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred

- Accounting degree or equivalent accounting experience.

- 2-5 years of accounting, general ledger, or other financial experience.

- Utility experience.

Skills and Abilities Required

- Knowledge of PC software and spreadsheet applications.

- Ten-key by touch.

- Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Must be dependable, detail oriented and a team player.

Skills and Abilities Preferred

- Knowledge of National Information Solutions Cooperative software.

- Knowledge of WEBI XI business intelligence software.

Physical Requirements

- Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.

- Indoor, office environment.

- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

- Ability to drive occasionally as needed.

- Ability to sit for long periods of time.

- Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Other Requirements

- Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.